Staying Current

Doctor pleads guilty to distributing ketamine to Matthew Perry, which led to the actor’s accidental overdose last year. Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” to compete in the country category at the Grammys, despite being snubbed by the Country Music Awards earlier this year. Adam Brody has become Hollywood’s newest heartthrob after his performance in “Nobody Wants This” has fans head-over-heels. Pink Floyd sells almost all of the band rights over to Sony in one of the largest deals in recent years for $400 million. After previously being dropped due to his recent conviction of assault, Jonathan Majors’ last film ‘Magazine Dreams’ has been picked up to be released in 2025. 

Doctor charged with Matthew Perry’s overdose pleads guilty (NBC)

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” to compete in the country category at the Grammys. (The Hollywood Reporter)

Adam Brody declared newest “heartthrob” after performance in ‘Nobody Wants This’ (Today)

Pink Floyd sells almost all band rights to Sony (Variety)

Jonathan Majors’ previously dropped film picked up to be released in 2025 (AP)

Pioneer of African American representation on television John Amos dies at 84. Charli XCX teases new collaborations on the “Brat” remix album. Pitchfork releases their top songs and albums of the 2020’s so far. Spirit Halloween playfully retaliated against SNL’s joke at the store’s expense. LA is to host the Circa: Queer Histories Festival on Saturday with a long list of great LGBTQ events. 

Actor John Amos dies at 84 (AP)

Billboards in various cities are teasing possible collaborations on Charli XCX’s  upcoming “Brat” remix album (Billboard)

Pitchfork releases their top songs and albums of the 2020’s so far (Pitchfork)

Spirit Halloween comes to ‘haunt’ SNL joke at store’s expense (Today)

LA queer festival to launch this Saturday with lots of LGBTQ history (NBC)

Charli D’amelio to make Broadway debut in “& Juliet” in “& Juliet” to show off dancing skills. Francis Ford Coppola’s film ‘Megapolis’ doesn’t perform well in its opening weekend, whereas DreamWorks’ ‘The Wild Robot’ outperforms. Rebel Wilson announces marriage to partner Romona Agruma in a social media post of their destination wedding in Italy. Broadway actor and Tony winner Gavin Creel has passed away at the age of 48. Texas man buys a $4000 autographed Taylor Swift guitar, just to smash it seconds later.

Charli D’amelio to make Broadway debut in “& Juliet” in ensemble role (Variety)

‘Megapolis’ flops in the box office and ‘The Wild Robot’ soars (AP)

Rebel Wilson ties the knot with partner Romona Agruma in Italy (EW)

Broadway actor Gavin Creel has passed away from cancer at the age of 48 (NBC)

Texas man buys $4000 autographed Taylor Swift guitar, just to smash it seconds later (The Independent)

Hoda Kotb  announces her exit from the TODAY show, but will remain in the NBC family. SZA confirmed third studio album “LANA” while dressed as a bug and eating hot wings. Detroit’s Bridgerton Ball failed to meet expectations and was described as a “chaotic disappointment.” Season two of “The Last of Us” just dropped the newest trailer with new character Abby portrayed by Kaitlin Dever. The People’s Choice Country Music Awards were hosted last night by Shania Twain and saw big wins from Morgan Wallen.

Hoda Kotb  announces her exit from the TODAY show (TODAY)

SZA confirmed third studio album “LANA” while dressed as a bug (First We Feast)

Detroit Bridgerton Ball was a “chaotic disappointment” (NBC)

Season 2 trailer of “The Last of Us” drops on “Outbreak Day” (EW)

People’s Choice Country Music Awards results and nominations (Today)

Kim Porter’s children denounce their late mother’s best-selling memoir about relationship with Sean Combs. Ryan Murphy defends his Netflix series after backlash from Erik Menendez. Lady Gaga announces  a “Joker: Folie à Deux” companion album. A new Janis Joplin biopic depicting the singer’s last days before her death brings together legendary songwriter Linda Perry and actress Shailene Woodley. Con artist and public personality Anna Delvey was eliminated in the first round of “Dancing With the Stars” and caused a bit of a stir with her less than grateful response.

Kim Porter’s children denounce their late mother’s best-selling memoir about relationship with Sean Combs (AP)

Ryan Murphy defends his Netflix series after backlash from Erik Menendez (NBC)

Lady Gaga announces  a “Joker: Folie à Deux” companion album (CNN)

Janis Joplin biopic brings songwriter Linda Perry and actress Shailene Woodley together (EW)

Anna Delvey eliminated in the first round of “Dancing With the Stars” and doesn’t take it well (Variety)

In concert news, Sabrina Carpenter kicked off her Short n’ Sweet tour this week, but with one thing missing and Addison Rae and Lorde joined Charli XCX and Troye Sivan for the Madison Square Garden. Emerald Fennell announced her third feature film, “Wuthering Heights”, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Dolly Parton learns during a television segment that she is actually related to her goddaughter Miley Cyrus. A signed copy of “Harry Potter And The Cursed Child” rehearsal script sold for 970 pounds at an auction in Glasgow. 

Sabrina Carpenter kicked off her Short n’ Sweet tour this week, but with one thing missing (Rolling Stone)

Addison Rae and Lorde joined Charli XCX and Troye Sivan for the Madison Square Garden (Billboard)

Emerald Fennell announces “Wuthering Heights” adaptation with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi (NBC)

Dolly Parton learns she is blood related to goddaughter Miley Cyrus (EW)

Signed copy of “Harry Potter And The Cursed Child” sells for auction in Glasgow (The Independent)

Chappell Roan’s non-endorsement of a presidential candidate polarizes fans. Travis Scott shoots to the top of the Billboard charts thanks to vinyl sales. Marvel Studios releases the extended version of the “Thunderbolts” trailer, showing off some familiar faces. South Korean shooting silver medalist lands first acting gig…playing an assassin of course. Finally, unknown music by Mozart is found in a German library.

Chappell Roan’s non-endorsement of a presidential candidate has polarized fans (CBS)

Travis Scott reaches No. 1 on the Billboard charts after surge in vinyl sales (NYT)

Marvel Studios releases action-packed “Thunderbolts” trailer (EW)

South Korean shooting silver medalist lands first acting gig…playing an assassin of course (NY Times)

Unknown music by Mozart found in a German library (CBS)

John Mulaney and Olivia Munn welcome a new baby girl. Janet Jackson apologies for false comments made about Kamala Harris’ race. Actress Hayden Panettiere claps back after fans began speculating on her health and habits following a recent viral interview clip. Hulu has released a new reality show following Mormon influencer wives with lives packed full of drama. “The Boyfriend” debuts as Japan’s first same-sex couple dating show.

John Mulaney and Olivia Munn welcome new baby girl (NBC)

Janet Jackson apologizes after spreading misinformation about Kamala Harris’ race (The Washington Post)

Hulu’s newest reality show with Mormon mom-fluencers (NBC)

Hayden Panettiere slams “click bait” culture after interview clip goes viral (Today)

“The Boyfriend” debuts as Japan’s first same-sex couple dating show (NBC)

Zach Bryan apologizes to Swifites over a drunken Anti-Taylor post. Bad Bunny and Karol G earn most nominated artists at the Latin Grammys. Sabrina Carpenter is ready to jingle rock the house down with her first ever Christmas special on Netflix. Stevie Wonder announced a 10-day U.S. tour aligned with the 2024 election. Netflix releases teaser trailer for season 2 of “Avatar the Last Airbender” and reveals the casting of Toph Beifong. 

Zach Bryan apologizes to Swifites over drunken Anti-Taylor post (NBC)

Bad Bunny and Karol G earn most nominated artists at the Latin Grammys. (The New York Times)

Sabrina Carpenter teases first ever Christmas special on Netflix (Today)

Stevie Wonder announces impromptu U.S. tour before the election (NBC)

Netflix releases teaser trailer for season 2 of Avatar the Last Airbender  (Entertainment Weekly)

Mr. Beast and Amazon sued for alleged harassment during the Youtuber’s game show. Instagram announces new teen accounts after continued pressure from parents. Former One Direction member Zayn Malik announces first solo tour. SNL has released the hosts and musical guests for the first episodes of season 50 with a healthy mix of veterans and new faces. Ellen DeGeneres released the trailer for her final stand-up special following her recent controversy on ‘The Ellen Show’.